Day of Event Details
Agenda
- 8:00am Century Riders
- 9:00am 60-Mile Riders
- 10:00am 26-Mile Riders
- 11:00am 10-Mile Riders
Finish at Talkeetna Alaska Lodge by 6:00 pm
Dinner - Talkeetna Alaska Lodge between 5:00pm and 8:00pm
Mission Program & Finish Party Starts at 8:00 pm
All of the Clean Air Challenge routes start and finish at Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge.
Parking and Driving Directions
Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge
23601 Talkeetna Spur Rd
Talkeetna, AK 99676
FROM ANCHORAGE:
- Head north on the Seward Highway
- Turn right on 6th Avenue (Interstate A-1 north/Glen Highway)
- Continue on AK-3 North (George Parks Highway)
- Follow AK-3 through Wasilla and Willow to Talkeetna Jct, Parks Hwy Milepost 98.7
- Turn right on Talkeetna Spur Road
- Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge on your Right at Mile 12.5
FROM FAIRBANKS:
- Head South on the AK-3 S (George Parks Highway)
- Follow AK-3 through Neenana, Denali National Park, Trapper Creek to Talkeetna Junction, Parks Hwy Milepost 98.7
- Turn left on Talkeetna Spur Road
- Talkeetna Alaskan Lodge on your Right at Mile 12.5
Safety Procedures
Clean Air Challenge riders are reminded to obey all traffic regulations and posted signage. Should you need any assistance, there will be a contact number posted for Rider Support.
We ask that you kindly practice safe cycling. Please ride single file and remain alert at all times. Please extend courtesy to drivers, course marshals, law enforcement officials, residents of communities along the route, and fellow riders. We require that all riders wear bike helmets and high visibility clothing. State and local rules or recommendations for safety related to COVID-19 will also apply.
Rest Stops
All rest stops will be fully stocked with hot and cold water, snacks, and port-a-potties.
Children
Please note that all riders must be at least 5 years old by event day in order to participate. Children age 5-12 are allowed to participate in the 10-mile and 26-mile options. Riders age 13-17 are allowed to participate up to the 60 mile option. Any rider under the age of 18 must ride with an adult (age 18 years or older), and must not be left alone under any circumstances. For adults who ride at a faster pace, please note that your child may not be left unattended while you ride.